University of Louisiana at Lafayette Athletics
Pritchard Qualifies for US Am Public Links
6/18/2009 10:00:00 PM | Golf
LAFAYETTE-Louisiana's Ragin' Cajuns golfer Kyle Pritchard shot back-to-back rounds below par to qualify for the US Amateur Public Links to be held on July 13-18 at the Jimmie Austin Golf Course at the
Pritchard shot back-to-back rounds of one-under par 70 to claim first place in the US Amateur Public Links Sectional Qualifier at Pecan Valley Golf Course in
“I am really excited,” Pritchard stated of his opportunity to play in the Public Links. “I felt like I was hitting the ball well and it was amazing to go out there and earn a spot in the tournament. Hopefully, I can continue my hot play once I get to
Pritchard, a 2009 All-Sun Belt Conference golfer, will compete in the event on July 13-18. The winner of the US Amateur Public Links will earn an automatic spot in The Masters in
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Sun Belt Conference Freshman of the Year Philipp Fendt continued his hot play by medaling in the Startzeiten Golf Tournament in
“I am very happy at the moment,” Fendt exclaimed. “I played very well. It was a great satisfaction to beat all the National Team players. I am now taking a week off and then I will be playing in the National Open in two weeks.”
Former UL golfer Greg Sonnier (1996-99) led a trio of Ragin' Cajuns alumni at the 2009 Merrill Lynch Mid-Season Championship. Sonnier finished the tournament in a tie for 17th at 15 under par (68-71-68-66?273). Fellow Cajuns Michael Smith (2005-08) and B.C. Thibeaux,
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